Cap
| Object Number: | 48-29-235 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Indian |
| Provenience: | India United Provinces |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Felt Brass |
| Height: | 6 cm |
| Length: | 19 cm |
| Width: | 16 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Presbyterian Board of Missions, 1948 |
Description
Brown felt. Close-fitting, edge around crown bound with brown grosgrain; center of crown has wire screen in a brass "button" for ventilation. "Christy's London" and "Jain Brothers Delhi" on labels inside; pink sateen lining. This type of cap is worn under a tarbush, over which a long piece of muslin or other cloth is wrapped to form the turban.
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